O'Brien: Running game worked a treat against Kingdom

The manager said the extra game Cork got, as a result of the Kerry hammering, instilled a confidence and momentum that contributed to this incredible Munster final display.

Cork manager Michael O'Brien celebrates with Brian Hayes after their side's victory in the Electric Ireland Munster GAA Minor Football Championship Final match between Kerry and Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Cork manager Michael O’Brien hailed the “massive performance” of his young charges in both overturning and avenging last month’s 14-point semi-final defeat to Kerry.

The back-to-back Munster MFC winning manager said the extra game Cork got, as a result of the Kerry hammering, instilled a confidence and momentum that contributed to this incredible Munster final display.